joyfulness
noun
Examples of joyful in a Sentence
We were joyful at the news.
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.
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Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Gallows humor and joyful nihilism seems something of a trend in 2026, and the penguin appears to fit that category, although many have found the creature to be a symbol of endurance.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Let creativity lead the way to joyful connection!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Crafted by Fonsi, Feid, Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo, with production by Marcos Sánchez, the song comes alive visually in a vibrant and joyful music video filmed in the streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico by Carlos Perez of ElasticPeople.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
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Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Gallows humor and joyful nihilism seems something of a trend in 2026, and the penguin appears to fit that category, although many have found the creature to be a symbol of endurance.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Let creativity lead the way to joyful connection!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Crafted by Fonsi, Feid, Andrés Torres and Mauricio Rengifo, with production by Marcos Sánchez, the song comes alive visually in a vibrant and joyful music video filmed in the streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico by Carlos Perez of ElasticPeople.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joyful. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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